THE 5TH ANNUAL AL LUND MEMORIAL MOTORBIKE RIDE & COMMUNITY EATS PANCAKE BREAKFAST & BBQ
The Al Lund Memorial Motorbike Ride is set to roll! Our 300 km Scrabble Run provides a great day for one of the last rides of the season. Those without wheels can still bring their appetite down to the Fire Hall for a public pancake breakfast ($5) and join us in the afternoon for a BBQ ($10) on Main Street. Date: Sunday, Sept 10, 2017 (all day). Community Eats Pancake Breakfast: 8 am – 10 am; West Fire Hall; $5 per person. Scrabble Run Ride: 10 am – 3 pm; Location TBA; $30 - single rider; $60 - double rider (registration includes breakfast and BBQ). Earn $100 in pledges and you ride and eat free! BBQ on Main Street: 3 pm – 5 pm; On Main St. at the Heritage Museum; $10 per person.
“where’s” of genealogical research. Sessions will include tips and traps of genealogy, as well as help with writing family stories. Date: Saturday, October 14, 2017 Time: 9 am – 11:30 am Cost: By donation to the museum (donations of $20 or more will receive a tax receipt)
21ST ANNUAL WOMEN OF ASPENLAND INDUCTION CEREMONY
Each October, in Celebration of Women’s History Month, we honour new inductees into our Women of Aspenland exhibit by sharing their history and community contributions. Join us for this special afternoon as we celebrate the lives of women who have made their own unique contribution to Wetaskiwin City, County, and Maskwacîs. Date: Saturday, October 21, 2017 Time: 2 pm
WETASKIWIN WORD WEAVERS FOR OUR VETERANS AUTHOR READINGS Welcome to the 2nd annual Wetaskiwin & Area Author Readers, taking place at the Heritage Museum this September. Be prepared to be entertained by some of our talented local writers. It promises to be a fantastic day with refreshments and book readings, sales, and author signings! Date: Saturday, September 16, 2017 Time: TBA Cost: By donation to the museum (donations of $20 or more will receive a tax receipt)
WETASKIWIN ART CLUB ANNUAL SHOW & SALE
Enjoy the different strokes for all folks with the Wetaskiwin Art Club Annual Art Show and Sale. Local talent and artists will be displayed that will entice your imagination along with refreshments, door prizes, and silent auction! Free for everyone! Date: Saturday, September 30, 2017 Time: 10 am – 5 pm. Contact: For more information call 780352-0227 or 780-352-206; or visit the museum today!
GENEALOGY IN THE MORNING
Looking to discover more about your family’s history, or need hints for continuing your genealogical journey? Join members of the Wetaskiwin Branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society for an informative morning to learn some “how’s” and
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CITY OF WETASKIWIN
The Heritage Museum welcomes the community to the official unveiling of two exhibits honouring our local veterans— Fallen Heroes and Remembering Home: Wartime on the Home Front. Thanks to the Canadian Fallen Heroes Foundation, and the generosity of donor families, we can
honour their sacrifices and cherish their memories together. Date: Thursday, November 9, 2017 Time: 7 pm
PARADE WARM-UP STATION AT THE MUSEUM Watch the annual Firefighters’ Santa Claus parade with us! There will be hot drinks, goodies, crafts, and more, while everybody is treated like museum member with a 10% discount on regular priced items in our Timely Treasures gift shop. This is also a good time to bid on some great hand-made knitted items in the Knit Happens silent auction! Date: Friday, November 24, 2017 Time: 5 pm until the end of the parade Cost: By donation
KNIT HAPPENS
Knit Happens… at the Heritage Museum. Watch the Spinning Knitwits test their finger agility by spinning and knitting an entire sweater in one day. The day will also include a Shetland wool apparel draw, craft auction, refreshments, and a variety of handmade textiles-related activities for all ages. It promises to be a day full of woolly frivolity! Date: Saturday, December 2, 2017 Time: All day starting at 10 am Cost: Free